I agree with Butch Carter about one thing...they should have signed Lowry earlier if possible. His feel-good sentiments are a good sign, but they are no guarantee the Lakers, Knicks or anyone else don't woo him away. GV won't be a replacement for Lowry. He's more Jose than people want to admit.

Well, if they could have, they would have. If Butch said that, he's just demonstrating how out of touch he is nowadays. Lowry can't sign for more than 3 years at 7M per, unless he waits for free agency.